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妙探尋兇

简妙探寻凶 · 繁妙探尋兇

Mandarin · pinyin Miào tàn xún xiōng

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妙: miào · mysterious, subtle; exquisite
探: tàn · find, locate; search, grope for
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寻: xún · seek, search, look for; ancient
凶: xiōng · culprit; murder; bad, sad

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4–4–2–1 · Miao4 tan4 xun2 xiong1

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miu6 taam3 cam4 hung1

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